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Getting Started

No. Our kits are designed for beginners, and you don’t need any previous experience with punch needle, mosaics, or fiber arts. Everything you need is included, along with clear written instructions and video guidance where helpful.

Punch needle is a fiber art technique that uses a hollow needle to push loops of yarn through fabric, creating a textured surface. Our punch needle kits come with the pattern printed directly on pre-stretched monk’s cloth, so there’s no tracing, transferring, hooping, or counting required.

There’s a small learning curve, but most beginners get the hang of the basic motion quickly. The biggest things are punching your needle all the way through the fabric until the wooden handle touches the canvas, keeping plenty of slack in your yarn, and grazing the fabric surface with your needle when you pull back up and move forward for your next stitch. Our written and video instructions walk you through it step by step.

Start with the troubleshooting videos in our online guides. Still stuck? Send us a note at hey@bothhandscrafts.com—photos or a short video are especially helpful, and we’re happy to help you troubleshoot.

Most punch needle and mosaic kits take approximately 2–4 hours, depending on the size and your pace. Mobile kits take approximately 2 hours. There’s no need to finish in one sitting—part of the pleasure is picking it up whenever you want a screen-free break.

Our punch needle kits come in three sizes: Small (8.5" × 8.5"), Medium (10" × 10"), and Large (10" × 14"). All are beginner-friendly and use the same stitch technique, so choose based on the design, finished size, and amount of making time you want.

Punch Needle Kits

Each kit includes a pre-stretched monk’s cloth canvas with the design printed directly on it, curated yarn, a wooden punch needle and threader, written instructions, and access to video guidance. You’ll just need a pair of scissors from home—no hoop, tracing, pattern transfer, or other special tools required.

Just scissors. Everything else you need to complete the project is included in the box.

Each kit includes enough yarn to complete the design. If you unexpectedly run short, get in touch and we’ll help.

We use 100% wool, wool-acrylic blends, and premium acrylic yarns, depending on the design and colorway. We’re picky about our yarn—color, texture, softness, and quality all matter, and we source each one with the finished piece in mind. You’ll find the specific fiber content for your kit on its product page.

Nothing, unless you want to! Because the fabric comes pre-stretched on a wooden frame, your finished piece is ready to display as textile wall art. You can hang it as-is, mount it in the frame of your choice, or lean it on a shelf alongside other art and objects.

Mosaic Kits

Each mosaic kit includes a cradled wood panel with the design printed directly on it, natural stone mosaic tiles, a tile cutter, mosaic glue, and step-by-step instructions. The finished design does not require grout.

Everything essential is included. We recommend having a small towel on hand to cover the tile cutter while cutting, which helps contain small pieces and debris.

No. Our mosaic designs are made to be completed without grout, making the process simpler and letting the natural stone and wood remain part of the finished look.

The mosaic is made on a solid wood panel and is designed to be displayed as-is—no framing required. Lean it on a shelf or against a wall, or add your own hanging hardware to display it on the wall.

Mobile Kits

Each mobile kit includes pre-cut wooden pieces, six paint colors, two paintbrushes, brass wire for assembling your mobile, clear hanging wire, and step-by-step instructions.

You’ll need a pair of scissors from home. Tweezers or small pliers can also be helpful when working with the wire, but they’re not necessary.

Your mobile can hang flat against a wall for a more graphic, art-object feel, or hang freely from a ceiling, shelf, or other secure point so the pieces can move and turn. Clear hanging wire is included.

Gifting

Yes. Our kits are designed to be both an experience and something worth keeping when you’re finished. They make thoughtful gifts for birthdays, housewarmings, graduations, holidays, recovery and get-well care packages—or anyone who could use a little screen-free downtime.

Yes. Enter the recipient’s shipping address at checkout and we’ll send the kit directly to them.

Yes. Leave your message in the order notes at checkout and we’ll handwrite it for you.

Every kit arrives neatly packed in giftable packaging, so there’s no need to repackage it before giving.

Yes—especially for someone who would enjoy having something absorbing to do while spending more time at home. Both Hands kits are screen-free, self-paced, and designed for beginners, with everything needed to get started included in the box.

Orders, Shipping + Wholesale

Orders typically ship within 1–3 business days.

Do you sell Both Hands kits wholesale?

Yes. Both Hands kits are available to select museum shops, design stores, gift shops, and independent retailers. Visit our Wholesale page to learn more or get in touch at [email].

U.S. shipping is a flat $8.95, with free shipping on orders over $100.

Yes. Unused kits can be returned within 30 days of delivery.

Both Hands currently ships kits only within the US.

Yes. Both Hands kits are available to select museum shops, design stores, gift shops, and independent retailers. Visit our Wholesale page to learn more or get in touch at hey@bothhandscrafts.com.

Beginner friendly

No experience required. Clear instructions make it easy to get started.

Everything you need

Thoughtfully assembled kits with the essential materials and tools included.

Made to display

Create something you’ll actually want to live with when you’re finished.